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How do you keep your business English sharp?
You write emails, participate in meetings and give presentations in English. But is your use of language always correct? How do you ensure that your language use remains professional and natural, even if you don't speak English every day?
10 smart ways to refresh your English
Used to speak English fluently, but now feel a bit rusty? You’re not alone. It’s completely normal — language fades when you don’t use it regularly. The good news? You can get your English back on track quickly, even with a busy schedule. Here are ten practical and proven ways to refresh your skills — no stress required.
A new way to look at things: Helen and the simple present
When you walk into a grammar lesson, you usually expect pens and textbooks. You don't think affirmations on the wall, or teabags and mints stashed about the room. But with her background in art, design and HR, it's little wonder Helen Hotchkin approaches things differently. "I think my background is a real help. It helps me get the best out of my students.”
What’s your English really saying? Common mistakes Indian speakers make
In this blog, we explore some common mistakes Indian English speakers make when using English globally. More importantly, we’ll show you how small changes in tone, word choice and grammar can make a big difference in how you're perceived — especially in business.
What language do you communicate in?
When you zoom in on language, you find that a multitude of languages are spoken in the Netherlands. Recent research has shown that 25% of adults here prefer to speak a language other than Dutch at home.If you aren’t required to learn Dutch, you can generally get by with English. An important question then is: is your English and that of your conversation partners up to scratch? And you could also ask yourself whether you’re comfortable not being able to understand and speak Dutch.
Take your English skills up a notch
For global citizens, it is becoming the norm to speak English as fluently as their own languages. Young people grow up with English all around them, and their higher education is taught in English increasingly often, almost to the point that they have a better command of writing in English than in their mother tongue. Yet, let us be honest—you are setting the bar quite high if you want to communicate as easily in a foreign language as in your native one. Here are a few tips to help take your English skills up a notch.